Please send a short bio and a few pictures to Lisa Elliott at Teachalisa@aol.com so I can add you here.
2015 Annual
Jim Anderson
Karen (Barker) Nunn
Lois (Barry) Umpstead
After high school I graduated from nursing school at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing and worked at TG in the ICU. I met my best friend Dennis while working there. We married in 1982 and moved to Montana. I've worked at the hospital in the ICU, ER, and do a lot of teaching through our Education department. The last 15 years my main area has been in the recovery room. We have 2 awesome children, Ian and Katie. I like traveling, hiking, fishing, visiting with family and friends, and discovering all this beautiful state has to offer! After all, Glacier Park is in my backyard!
Lisa (Hess) Elliott
My name is Lisa Elliott. I live in Puyallup. My first job after high school was working in a dental office which put me through college. During that time I attended Pierce College and earned my AAS. Later I attended Pacific Lutheran University, B.A.E. and Lesley University, M.A.E. My major was science education. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher in 2009.
Currently I work as a teacher in Puyallup and plan to retire at the end of next school year. I am married to husband, Scott, have four boys, two grandkids. I love to run and hike, and own a small photography business, Elliott's Location Photography, LLC. I mostly sell fine art photography and do a few weddings per year and portraits. www.elliottslocationphotography.com
Jennifer (Kendall) Serna.
My name is Jennifer Serna.I live in Seattle in the Seward Park Neighborhood. After high school I had one son Joseph in 1976. Later I moved to San Francisco and New York in the 80's, so much fun! I came back home to Seattle in 1989. I have had several careers, most recently I am a Portfolio Manager in Seattle. I currently am married to my best friend Louis and together we have 7 grandchildren and have traveled to 71 countries and we want to reach 100!
Terri (Martin) Walton
My name is Terri Walton, and I live in Tacoma. After high school I went to Highline Community College. I worked for attorneys for a few years, then went back to college and received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. I am working as the Office Manager at a company in Fife. I have been married to my husband Chuck since 1978, and we have two wonderful daughters, Leslye and Nichele, and a darling granddaughter Kaeloni. Besides hanging out with family and friends, I love to take photos, quilt, read, and make candles.
Jodi (Richardson) Walters
I live in: Stanwood, Washington
After high school I went to Highline Community College for child education. After 1 Quarter transfered up to Skagit Community College in Mt. Vernon Washington. Got married to Randy Walters July 9, 1977.
Had 2 son's Brian is 36 yrs old and Brad is 34 yrs old
I currently am enjoying retirement and enjoying loving on our Grandson Kaile David who is 8 yrs old. Also spoiling our lil puppies Ozzee and Mistee
Richelle (Wolff) McComas
My name is Richelle Wolff McComas.
I currently live in San Antonio, Texas, but much of my family is still in the Puyallup area.
After high school I went to college in Cambridge, Mass (MIT) and studied materials science and anthropology. I also met my husband, Dave, there. In 1980 we moved to New Mexico where I studied again – this time nursing – and earned my RN. We lived in Los Alamos, NM until 2000 when we relocated to San Antonio.
I currently enjoy ‘retirement,’ at least from nursing. I thoroughly enjoy my sons, Random (center), Koan (right), and Orion (left), as adults, and their partners, affectionately grouped as the three S’s: Sarah, Sybil, and Shelby. We have 50 acres in the Colorado Rockies that we are developing as a family compound and escape there whenever we can.
2015 Annual
Jim Anderson
My name is- Jim (James Dean) Anderson
I live in- Lacey
After High School I went to the UW to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering, married in 1981 (Julie Collman, PHS Class of ’76), and we have 2 daughters. I worked at Weyerhaeuser initially, and then Boeing for 27 years until retiring. Along the way, ran 50 marathons, Boston Marathon 4 times, always have ridden motorcycles, and started a business named JDJetting LLC, manufacturing & selling dirt bike jetting kits and carburetor parts.
I currently enjoy living on Long Lake in Lacey, riding dirt & street bikes thru out the northwest, and spend time going south to visit relatives in the winter. I still run a little, and support the “Green River Marathon” that I co-founded in 1997, for what might be the only FREE USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifying race course in the country.
Karen (Barker) Nunn
My name is Karen Nunn. After high school I attended Clover Park Technical College. I studied early childhood education and worked as a teacher at a church affiliated day care. I married twice and am currently single. I have a beautiful daughter and two grandchildren who bring much joy to my life.
I have continued my education and have completed a AA at Pierce College. I traveled to Guatemala in 2008 on a mission trip and last year I went to Germany. It was an amazing experience and would love to go there again. My favorite sports team is of course the "Seahawks." I have worked for Good Samaritan/Multicare for close to 10 years in the WIC program. It can be challenging but it's rewarding to help those in need. Recently I purchased a home in Tacoma and enjoy living close to my daughter and grandchildren. Life is good!
My name is Lois Barry Umpstead
I live in Edgewood, WA
After high school I worked at Weyerhaeuser Co in Federal Way. I later married Mike in 1979. We have 2 amazing kids Michael and Melissa. In 1987 we moved to North Carolina for 3 years for Mike's work. After the kid's were in school I worked at a private pre-school for about 5 years and had a in home day care for my 2 great nieces for 7 years. Now I spend most of my time helping out and taking care of my Mom.
Stacey (Christenson) Goings
Hi I'm Stacey Goings. I live in Sun City West, Arizona
After high school I went to cosmotology school.
Currently I am semi-retired and enjoying the beautiful sunshine of the southwest. My husband Cal and I have been married 28 years and enjoy hiking and golfing. I have four step-kids and six grandchildren which are a wonderful addition to my life.
Mari (DeCroo) Anderson
My name is Mari Anderson. I live in Kalispell, Montana.
My name is Mari Anderson. I live in Kalispell, Montana.
After high school I graduated from nursing school at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing and worked at TG in the ICU. I met my best friend Dennis while working there. We married in 1982 and moved to Montana. I've worked at the hospital in the ICU, ER, and do a lot of teaching through our Education department. The last 15 years my main area has been in the recovery room. We have 2 awesome children, Ian and Katie. I like traveling, hiking, fishing, visiting with family and friends, and discovering all this beautiful state has to offer! After all, Glacier Park is in my backyard!
I am currently waiting on the arrival of our first grandchild, Kai who should be here anytime. We can hardly wait for this new chapter in all our lives!! My husband just retired and I'm looking forward to a career change as well!! Life is good!!!
My name is Lisa Elliott. I live in Puyallup. My first job after high school was working in a dental office which put me through college. During that time I attended Pierce College and earned my AAS. Later I attended Pacific Lutheran University, B.A.E. and Lesley University, M.A.E. My major was science education. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher in 2009.
Currently I work as a teacher in Puyallup and plan to retire at the end of next school year. I am married to husband, Scott, have four boys, two grandkids. I love to run and hike, and own a small photography business, Elliott's Location Photography, LLC. I mostly sell fine art photography and do a few weddings per year and portraits. www.elliottslocationphotography.com
Jennifer (Kendall) Serna.
My name is Jennifer Serna.I live in Seattle in the Seward Park Neighborhood. After high school I had one son Joseph in 1976. Later I moved to San Francisco and New York in the 80's, so much fun! I came back home to Seattle in 1989. I have had several careers, most recently I am a Portfolio Manager in Seattle. I currently am married to my best friend Louis and together we have 7 grandchildren and have traveled to 71 countries and we want to reach 100!
My name is Terri Walton, and I live in Tacoma. After high school I went to Highline Community College. I worked for attorneys for a few years, then went back to college and received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington. I am working as the Office Manager at a company in Fife. I have been married to my husband Chuck since 1978, and we have two wonderful daughters, Leslye and Nichele, and a darling granddaughter Kaeloni. Besides hanging out with family and friends, I love to take photos, quilt, read, and make candles.
Bill Raymer
After high school I married Cathy Stultz (class of 74) we have one son and twin daughters, we have four grandchildren with one more on the way. Out of high school I went through Clover Park Voc. school for welding, then went to work at the BN railroad, after 6 1/2 years switched carries and started a logging road building company and spent 30 plus years in and around heavy construction, concrete, and bridge construction and retired a year ago from the Oregon Department of Transportation working as a senior construction inspector, and just last moth started a new job with OBEC consulting engineers working as a senior inspector. Six years ago I was able to fulfill a life time dream of owning a "piece of that far off place" Cathy and I bought a 112 acre coffee farm in Nicaragua, all thanks going to National Geographic magazine.
We live on the central Oregon coast in a small town named Waldport, we love to travel and my bucket list for traveling includes some places currently to dangerous to go, I will just have to go to them in my dreams.
After high school I married Cathy Stultz (class of 74) we have one son and twin daughters, we have four grandchildren with one more on the way. Out of high school I went through Clover Park Voc. school for welding, then went to work at the BN railroad, after 6 1/2 years switched carries and started a logging road building company and spent 30 plus years in and around heavy construction, concrete, and bridge construction and retired a year ago from the Oregon Department of Transportation working as a senior construction inspector, and just last moth started a new job with OBEC consulting engineers working as a senior inspector. Six years ago I was able to fulfill a life time dream of owning a "piece of that far off place" Cathy and I bought a 112 acre coffee farm in Nicaragua, all thanks going to National Geographic magazine.
We live on the central Oregon coast in a small town named Waldport, we love to travel and my bucket list for traveling includes some places currently to dangerous to go, I will just have to go to them in my dreams.
I live in: Stanwood, Washington
After high school I went to Highline Community College for child education. After 1 Quarter transfered up to Skagit Community College in Mt. Vernon Washington. Got married to Randy Walters July 9, 1977.
Had 2 son's Brian is 36 yrs old and Brad is 34 yrs old
I currently am enjoying retirement and enjoying loving on our Grandson Kaile David who is 8 yrs old. Also spoiling our lil puppies Ozzee and Mistee
Debbie (Smith) Patterson
My name is Debbie Smith.
I live in Tacoma.
After high school I began a career in banking at PSNB and 39 years later, still in in banking, as Manager of the Fircrest Branch of Columbia Bank.
I married my wonderful husband, Walt Patterson, in 1990. I inherited a beautiful daughter, Kaela, and in 1994 Walt and I had our handsome son, Connor. Looking forward to grandkids. In the mean time I am enjoying the wonderful blessings of my family and friends.
My name is Richelle Wolff McComas.
After high school I went to college in Cambridge, Mass (MIT) and studied materials science and anthropology. I also met my husband, Dave, there. In 1980 we moved to New Mexico where I studied again – this time nursing – and earned my RN. We lived in Los Alamos, NM until 2000 when we relocated to San Antonio.
I currently enjoy ‘retirement,’ at least from nursing. I thoroughly enjoy my sons, Random (center), Koan (right), and Orion (left), as adults, and their partners, affectionately grouped as the three S’s: Sarah, Sybil, and Shelby. We have 50 acres in the Colorado Rockies that we are developing as a family compound and escape there whenever we can.
Penny (Wollas) Fowkes
My name is Penny Wollas Fowkes.
I live in Oak Harbor, Washington.
After high school I joined the Navy, then worked retail, attended college at TCC and Skagit Valley Community College. Later I married and had kids.
